Brian Breiland remembered by family in Thunder Bay

Brian Breiland, 82, of Thunder Bay died peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of life is set for February 27 and a funeral for February 28, with an intimate burial at Sunset Memorial.

Brian Breiland died peacefully on February 15, 2026, at the age of 82. He was from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is remembered by a large, close family. He was born August 29, 1943, in Port Arthur and grew up after the early loss of his mother. His work with TransCanada led him to Douala, Cameroon, where he later raised a family with his wife Liliane. Key details: - Death: February 15, 2026, in Thunder Bay, age 82, surrounded by loved ones. - Early life: Born August 29, 1943, in Port Arthur to Verna and Haakon Breiland; Verna died when he was about one year old and Haakon later married Louise. - Education and work: Attended local schools and accounting studies, worked for TransCanada pipelines and was posted in Douala, Cameroon. - Family: First marriage to Joanne Halvorson produced three daughters; later married Liliane and became father to additional children and grandfather to several grandchildren. - Residence and reunions: Lived in Douala until 2015, then moved to Thunder Bay and reconnected with extended family in the area. - Services: Celebration of life at the Prince Arthur Hotel Provincial Room on February 27 at 5:00 p.m.; funeral at Hilldale Lutheran Church on February 28 at 1:00 p.m.; intimate burial at Sunset Memorial. The family thanked hospital and hospice teams for their care. Summary: Brian’s family recounts a life marked by work, family ties, storytelling, and a love of music, and they have planned a celebration and funeral later in February. Arrangements are set for the listed dates and an intimate burial at Sunset Memorial.